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Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
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suppress
extant
derelict
incidental
Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."
2
The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
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incongruous
repentant
raspy
pompous
Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."
3
The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
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pathos
brandish
supple
naive
Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."
4
After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.
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procrastinate
heed
rescind
insinuate
Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."
5Heinous most nearly means:
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scapegoat
odious
civility
straddle
Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."